On CDC estimates, Williams Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Williams Township differs from Illinois on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62693, 62684, 62561. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williams Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Williams Township’s lead shrinks
Williams Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 4,998 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Williams Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Williams Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Williams Township is an active town
Only 18% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Williams Township’s likely range; Williams Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62693, 62684, 62561, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Williams Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williams Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #197 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 91% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 49%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Williams Township’s median household income is $125,583; among the 4,998 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williams Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Williams Township adults…
Williams Township runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Williams Township
No hospital or community health center in Williams Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Williams Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Williams Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Williams Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Williams Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Williams Township and the towns around it
Williams Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Township | A− | 36.3% | 9.7% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Clear Lake Township | B+ | 38.3% | 11% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fancy Creek Township | A− | 37.5% | 10.7% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sherman | A | 35.6% | 9.8% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Williams Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Williams Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Williams Township is better than Illinois on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Williams Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Williams Township | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%12.2–17 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10–13.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.2–17.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%29.2–44.1 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.4%29.5–37.6 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.8–40.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%23.8–30.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.1–7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.9–10.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.1–13.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18%14.6–22 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16.1–22.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%26.3–39 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.2–6.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.8–82.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%66.5–73.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.7–91 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%73.6–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%61.7–71.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%64.6–80.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18–24.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%26.5–36.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.2–25.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.4%6.7–10.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.3–9.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4–5.7 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.2–5.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%5.9–9.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%21.3–29.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.4–13 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.4–12.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Williams Township
Is Williams Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williams Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #197 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Williams Township?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 44.1%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Williams Township?
Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Williams Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Williams Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.7%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Williams Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williams Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.